Would a higher sales tax in Milwaukee County hurt local businesses?
A. Opponents of the increase say it would drive shoppers elsewhere. Backers disagree, saying the penny-on-the-dollar higher sales tax wouldn’t be enough to make a difference in shopping patterns. Q.What portion of the local sales tax is paid by residents from outside Milwaukee County? A. A key selling point for backers of the increase is the undocumented claim that 30% or more of sales taxes are paid by non-county residents. The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance says roughly 13% of Milwaukee County sales taxes are paid by outsiders.
A. Opponents of the increase say it would drive shoppers elsewhere. Backers disagree, saying the penny-on-the-dollar higher sales tax wouldn’t be enough to make a difference in shopping patterns. Q.What portion of the local sales tax is paid by residents from outside Milwaukee County? A. A key selling point for backers of the increase is the undocumented claim that 30% or more of sales taxes are paid by non-county residents. The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance says roughly 13% of Milwaukee County sales taxes are paid by outsiders.
